Shillong, April 30: A massive fire broke out in Rynjah Market in the wee hours of Sunday morning, causing a stir in the area. The fire affected several shops in the area that were closely built.

The emergency services were immediately pressed into service and Fire engines were rushed to the scene. The fire brigade personnel took around an hour to extinguish the fire.

According to reports, the fire was so fierce that it engulfed many shops in its grip. However, the cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained.

Also, till the filing of this report, the scope of damages hadn’t been estimated.